NEW ORLEANS – Former New Orleans Attorney Edward Bissau Mendy now faces permanent disbarment following a Louisiana Bar State Bar disciplinary board recommendation in March to the state Supreme Court alleging professional conduct rules violations.

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel alleged that Mendy violated rules of professional conduct that refer to diligence; keeping a client reasonably informed; charging unreasonable fees; safekeeping of property; misconduct; and dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.

Mendy was admitted to the bar in Louisiana on April 23, 1993, according to his profile at the Louisiana State Bar Association's website. "He immediately upon his admission and, since that time, has engaged in collecting fees from clients, and thereafter, taking no action in their cases," the hearing committee's recommendation said.

"He has previous sanctions by the Supreme Court including disbarment in 2016. His actions have caused serious harm to persons, including complainant in this case."